Iowa Barnstormers officials said Wednesday that Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, also known as DJK, will be joining their team.

DJK was a wide receiver for the Iowa Hawkeyes until he was arrested on drug charges.

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Barnstormers News Release

"The Iowa Barnstormers made a big move in the AFL free agent market Wednesday afternoon as Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Mike Hohensee announced that all-Big Ten wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos (6-1, 200) joins Iowa for the 2012 season. Best known to Iowa Hawkeye fans statewide as DJK, Johnson-Koulianos arrives in Des Moines after a four-year, record-setting career at the University of Iowa.

"Johnson-Koulianos was one of the most prolific receivers in Hawkeye history as he recorded 173 receptions for 2,616 yards and 17 touchdowns. The career receptions and receiving yards were all-time University of Iowa records until eclipsed by Marvin McNutt during the Hawkeyes 2011 season. Johnson-Koulianos 2010 season earned him All-Big Ten First-Team (Coaches) recognition.

"Coach Hohensee noted that the athletic Johnson-Koulianos will also be a weapon in the Barnstormers return game as the former Hawkeye electrified fans with over 1,500 career kick return yards and two touchdowns during his collegiate career. Were excited to have DJK join the Barnstormers family. We feel someone with his skills will be able to produce immediate results for us, said Hohensee.

"Im thrilled to have the opportunity to come back to my home away from home, and once again play in front of the great fans of Iowa, stated Johnson-Koulianos. I dont think I ever really understood what Iowa was all about until I played here and I cant wait to perform again at a high-level for all of my fans.

"Iowa team officials said Johnson-Koulianos will be assigned his familiar #15 jersey for the 2012 season.

"In conjunction with the signing of Johnson-Koulianos, the Barnstormers have also announced a meet and greet event that will take place Thursday, January 19th at 5:30pm at OverTime Neighborhood Sports and Grub, located at 4810 86th st. in Urbandale. Johnson-Koulianos will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs. The event is FREE and open to the public."